Total pages in book: 78
Estimated words: 74652 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 373(@200wpm)___ 299(@250wpm)___ 249(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 74652 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 373(@200wpm)___ 299(@250wpm)___ 249(@300wpm)
And the blush was back.
He squirmed for a moment, studying our hands and working his way up to something before he finally got the words out. “What…what if you don’t…what if we’re not compatible on that side of things?”
Had that many alphas really not been able to switch their fucking brains between little time and naughty time?
It wasn’t rocket science.
Little—cute and innocent and giggly.
Big—cute and not-so-innocent and giggly.
“First, Austin would not have let me anywhere near you if he thought I wouldn’t understand that side of you.” Understatement of the year right there but I wasn’t going to dwell on that because it seemed like it was my turn to open up. “Second, I’ve struggled to find omegas that aren’t overwhelmed by my size or just turned off by it in general.”
Charlie’s head cocked in obvious confusion and it seemed that some of his nervousness faded as he thought about what I was saying.
“The stereotype of the big, dumb, aggressive alpha is still alive and well. Even subs who are looking for a Dom sometimes shy away from bigger alphas.” Not that they seemed to realize it. “The club is better about it than other places I’ve interacted with people socially, but it still pops up. So I’m very glad that you appreciate my size.”
Shifting, he took a breath and seemed much more confident as he focused on me, not his own worries. “I like how you look.”
His cheeks were pink and he was still wiggling but he found the nerve to keep going. “I…I like our size difference too. You’re…you were nice to cuddle with and I liked how you could hold me.”
Brave boy.
“Thank you for telling me, sweet boy.” I kept up the gentle caress to his hand as I inched us deeper into the conversation, hoping I wasn’t going too fast for him. “But you don’t have to downplay your desire either, sweetie.”
He might’ve only been being polite because we were in public, but I didn’t think that was why he was being so careful. “If your love of big, strong alphas goes into kink territory and you just want to climb me and use me to hump against and get off, we can work on that fantasy. I know it’s hard to accept but I don’t want you to be worried about what you tell me. Nothing Austin even hinted at was unappealing.”
I knew I was going to end up saying that again and again. Chasing the demons out took time, but there was nothing wrong with any of his fantasies.
“Even if you want something that’s not erotic to me, we can talk about it and find a compromise. There are no wrong desires, sweetie.” And Austin would’ve at least given me a heads-up if there was something I should’ve immediately asked questions about.
Charlie licked his lips, looking hopeful but still nervous. “I…I’ll remember that.”
He’d try but I wasn’t sure it’d stick just yet.
“Okay, the big things I know about right off the bat…diapers, muscle worship, maybe knot worship, spankings, probably calling you things like a naughty slut while you beg and squirm on my lap. I bet you have some naughty heat fantasies too.” That seemed to hit the highlights based on what they’d hinted at and what I thought might make him feel the dirtiest.
“I’m good with all of that, sweetie. Nowhere near my limits. So, no more worries about anything on that list.” I tried to look stern but it just seemed to make him giggle as his little side peeked out for a moment.
“That’s not how being worried works, Master.” He’d said Master but something in his voice sounded like he’d wanted to say Daddy.
“Yes, it is.” Crossing my arms, I glared and looked every inch the stern alpha. “I said so.”
That got me more giggles as he nodded. “Yes, Sir.”
“Good boy.” Oh, that hit a hot spot for the naughty boy. Wiggles and blushes and a touch of needy desperation in his eyes. “And don’t forget, I like rewarding my good boy.”
We’d just have to see what form that would take.
Chapter 6
Charlie
I was brave.
I was brave.
I was brave.
“Sweetie, we can just end the date right here and I’ll have had a wonderful time.” Master Ansel was looking more like Daddy Ansel as he smiled and raised one eyebrow questioningly. “I can steal a kiss as I drop you off at your car at the club and start planning when I can ask you out again without looking desperate.”
I couldn’t decide if I wanted to laugh or blush, so my body decided for me and did both.
It made Master Ansel’s eyes twinkle but he didn’t laugh as he slowly walked us over to his car. I knew he was giving me time for my brain to catch up to the rest of me. But he didn’t seem to mind, and I did my best to remember that as I took a deep breath.